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: A humorous nurse and devoted mother who becomes Novalee’s best friend.

: A central message is that family is defined by those who show up and stay, rather than just biological ties. Where the Heart Is(2000)

: The protagonist who overcomes abandonment to become a successful photographer and mother. : A humorous nurse and devoted mother who

: A free-spirited local who offers Novalee a place to live. : A free-spirited local who offers Novalee a place to live

In the 2000 film Where the Heart Is , 17-year-old is abandoned by her boyfriend at a Walmart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, while seven months pregnant . Left with just $5.55, she secretly lives inside the store for six weeks until she gives birth on the floor, an event that transforms her into a national media sensation.

Directed by Matt Williams and based on the novel by Billie Letts , the film explores the five years following this incident as Novalee builds a "chosen family" among the town's eccentric residents. Key Themes and Elements